Triggerpoint Therapy
Targeted pressure techniques to release muscle knots, reduce pain, and improve flexibility.
- Assessment of pain patterns
- Self-release strategies taught
- Integrates with rehab
Trigger Point Therapy at the Foot & Ankle Centre offers targeted, hands-on treatment to relieve muscle knots, reduce pain, and restore healthy movement in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. Trigger points—commonly known as "muscle knots"—are tight, sensitive areas within a muscle that can cause local pain or refer discomfort to other parts of the foot and leg. They often develop due to overuse, poor biomechanics, injury, or prolonged standing.
Our clinicians use precise pressure techniques to release these knots, relax the muscle fibres, and improve circulation. This therapy is particularly effective for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, calf tightness, metatarsalgia, and general muscular foot fatigue. Trigger point therapy can dramatically improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and support long-term recovery from chronic foot and ankle pain.
At the Foot & Ankle Centre, we integrate trigger point therapy into personalised treatment plans that may also include stretching, strengthening exercises, orthotics, and gait correction, ensuring comprehensive and lasting results.
Short, focused sessions with take-home advice for lasting benefits.
FAQs
It is a manual treatment applying focused pressure to tight, tender muscle spots (trigger points) to release tension, reduce pain, and improve function.
Overuse or repetitive strain, poor foot biomechanics, tight footwear, sports injuries, prolonged standing or walking, stress, or muscle imbalance.
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, tight calf muscles, forefoot pain (metatarsalgia), arch pain, foot cramps, and general muscular tension or fatigue.
You may feel firm pressure or mild discomfort when a trigger point is released, but it should not be sharp or intolerable. Most patients feel relief immediately afterward.
Many improve after 1–3 sessions; chronic issues may need a short course combined with exercises or biomechanical correction.
Yes. It is non-invasive and suitable for most people; your clinician will check for contraindications first.
Yes—often paired with myofascial release, physiotherapy exercises, stretching programmes, orthotics, shockwave therapy, or gait retraining for better results.
Typically 20–30 minutes, depending on how many muscles are treated.
Releasing trigger points reduces symptoms, but lasting improvement depends on addressing underlying causes like posture, biomechanics, footwear, or muscle imbalance. A personalised plan supports long-term results.
Book via the Foot & Ankle Centre website, phone, or online enquiry form. Our clinicians will assess your symptoms and recommend a tailored plan.